In fact, there are autism clusters, you know, around some of the big tech centers. You take two socially awkward computer programmers and put them together, that can kind of concentrate the autistic genes.
Anyone that tells you what does or what doesn't cause autism is simply not basing that on facts.
It seems you can ask any friend, any relative, and they'll be able to tell you about someone they know with autism.
I've worked with tons of people that I know who are on the spectrum - but now I think severe autism has really increased.
There tends to be a lot of autism around the tech centers... when you concentrate the geeks, you're concentrating the autism genetics.
One big question that's come up is: Has autism increased on the mild side of things? I don't think so - they've always been here. Some of this is increased detection.
Autism currently affects one in 88 children in the U.S., and its prevalence continues to rise. That's why it's important to help organizations like Autism Speaks raise awareness and funds to support families and individuals impacted by it.
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in our nation.
One in 150 kids is autistic these days. The autism spectrum is growing.
